Senators Want Online Posting of Gifts from Drug, Medical Device Industries to Physicians (Senior Journal)
Jan. 26, 2009 A bill introduced last week to require the makers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biologics to report all money they give doctors over $100 to Health & Human Services, and for the agency to post these reports online, is an example of what appears to be a trend being pushed by Democrats in Washington to post more of the government s activity on the Internet.

Regulators limit one Medicare drug plan (The Oklahoman)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has suspended marketing and enrollment of WellPoint Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan contracts, the state Insurance Department said Thursday. In Oklahoma, WellPoint products are sold under the company name OneNation Insurance. These sanctions will not affect Medicare beneficiaries who already are members of WellPoint ...

Four Business Intelligence Resolutions for 2009 (Intelligent Enterprise Magazine)
In times of recession, business intelligence is more important than ever. In the year ahead, make commitments to use BI to beat the downturn, standardize tools, train users and invest in your own career.

Star-Studded Show Launches Inauguration (CBS News)
Two days from the White House, President-elect Barack Obama prayed, honored the nation's fallen heroes, and joined a vast throng for a musical extravaganza at the base of the Lincoln Memorial.